Vertex cystic fibrosis drug gets expanded approval for use in infants Ruby Khatun Khatun19 Aug 2018 9:30 AM ISTU.S. health regulators have expanded the use of one of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's cystic fibrosis drugs to include patients aged between 12 months...
Health Ministry publishes draft on standards for medical devices, Invites Comments Ruby Khatun Khatun18 Aug 2018 5:39 PM ISTGuidance Document is now available to seek stakeholder’s comments till 01/09/2018 (30 calendar days).New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family...
AstraZeneca Pharma India gets DCGI approval to market cancer drug in India Ruby Khatun Khatun18 Aug 2018 11:00 AM ISTNew Delhi: Drug firm AstraZeneca Pharma India said it has received permission from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to import and market...
FDA approves first generic version of EpiPen Ruby Khatun Khatun18 Aug 2018 10:15 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine) auto-injector for the emergency...
Apollo Hospitals Q1 net up 71 percent at Rs 60 crore Ruby Khatun Khatun18 Aug 2018 10:00 AM ISTNew Delhi: Apollo Hospitals posted a 71.02 increase in its standalone profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 60.2 crore for the first quarter ended June 30.The...
China sacks six senior officials at food and drug regulator over vaccine scandal Ruby Khatun Khatun18 Aug 2018 9:45 AM ISTSHANGHAI: China said it has sacked six senior officials at its food and drug regulator after a safety scandal at vaccine maker Changsheng...
Trivitron’s Kiran launches complete portfolio of Advanced Digital X-Ray, DSA C-Arm, Modular Smart OT Solutions Ruby Khatun Khatun18 Aug 2018 9:30 AM ISTMumbai: Kiran Medical Systems, the Radiology Division of Trivitron Healthcare launches complete portfolio of Advanced Digital X-Ray systems, DSA...
Sun Pharma gets USFDA approval for CEQUA to treat dry eye Ruby Khatun Khatun17 Aug 2018 12:59 PM ISTNew Delhi: Sun Pharma has received approval from the US health regulator for CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution), used to increase tear...
Oxytocin Ban: AIDAN reaches Court, Govt Asked for explanation Ruby Khatun Khatun17 Aug 2018 10:58 AM ISTThe plea by AIDAN follows concerns raised by doctors over constraints that could emerge in the supply of Oxytocin, used to treat excessive bleeding in...
Abbott India net profit rises 70.78 percent at Rs 82.40 crores Ruby Khatun Khatun17 Aug 2018 10:15 AM ISTMumbai: Pharma Major, Abbott India Ltd has posted a rise of 70.78 percent in its net profit at Rs 82.40 crores for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, as...
FDA approves new vaginal ring for one year of birth control Ruby Khatun Khatun17 Aug 2018 10:00 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system), which is a combined hormonal...
Policybazaar appoints Ashish Gupta as CEO of healthtech venture DocPrime Ruby Khatun Khatun17 Aug 2018 9:45 AM ISTNew Delhi: Insurance portal Policybazaar said it has appointed Ashish Gupta as the Chief Executive Officer of its new health tech venture, DocPrime....